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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Johnstown, +2
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    9d left

AI generated summary

  • You must demonstrate strong analytical skills, extensive experience in financial regulations, ability to conduct thorough investigations, and effective communication capabilities.
  • You will investigate financial misconduct, analyze data, conduct interviews, prepare reports, collaborate with teams, ensure compliance, and support enforcement actions to uphold financial regulations.

Requirements

  • The skills and experience you will have:
  • Minimum criteria:
  • We are a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role.
  • Demonstrable significant experience working on complex investigations involving fraud/financial crime litigation within a criminal, civil or regulatory environment
  • Experience of working collaboratively and communicating effectively with colleagues and motivating and assisting more junior colleagues, as well as having the ability to work independently and take responsibility for delivering against deadlines and managing operational risks
  • Experience of analysing large amounts of information, drawing out key findings and producing formal written reports including making recommendations
  • Essential criteria:
  • Drive forward and coordinate work on complex investigations involving large volumes of documents/data
  • Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with colleagues in other business units and with external bodies
  • Work collaboratively and inclusively with colleagues with different perspectives and backgrounds
  • Make clear, concise, logical and persuasive oral and written presentations on complex subjects

Responsibilities

  • Senior Associates are senior members of our case teams and play a vital role throughout the wider department. As a Senior Associate:
  • You will help progress and, in some cases, lead investigations, taking on differing degrees of responsibility depending on their nature and complexity, and managing your work to meet competing deadlines. This could range from running smaller cases with management oversight, to working as part of a wider team on larger more complex cases
  • You will be involved in all aspects of investigations from strategic planning, delegating tasks within the team, obtaining evidence using appropriate powers, drafting and reviewing all forms of documents, taking part in interviews of subjects and witnesses, analysing evidence and making judgements and recommendations throughout the lifetime of an investigation
  • You will be a role model within your team, always willing to share your knowledge and expertise and have mentoring responsibilities for junior colleagues
  • You will contribute to Departmental or Divisional Corporate Projects which are designed to support and improve our processes and systems and the way that we work
  • You will build and maintain effective working relationships with senior colleagues in other areas within the FCA and with counterparts at key external stakeholders
  • Legally qualified candidates in this role would also be expected to provide legal advice to the case team and where appropriate take responsibility for the preparation of privileged correspondence.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Senior Investigator position?

The current salary range is £51,200 to £70,000 for Regulatory roles and £59,900 to £79,800 for Practising Legal roles.

What departments are hiring for the Senior Investigator role?

There are vacancies in the Retail and Regulatory Investigations (RRI), Wholesale, and Unauthorised Business Department (UBD) within the Enforcement and Market Oversight (EMO) team.

What types of misconduct does the EMO investigate?

EMO investigates a range of misconduct in financial services affecting UK consumers and markets, including fraudulent conduct, corporate governance failures, market abuse, and product mis-selling.

What will be my primary responsibilities as a Senior Investigator?

As a Senior Investigator, you will help progress and lead investigations, manage workloads, obtain evidence, draft documents, conduct interviews, analyze evidence, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to departmental projects.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have significant experience in complex investigations involving fraud or financial crime litigation, the ability to collaborate effectively, experience in analyzing large amounts of information, and strong presentation skills.

Will I have the opportunity for professional development?

Yes, successful candidates will have the chance to develop their skills, including attending a three-week investigation foundation course within the first six months.

Is there flexibility in working arrangements?

Yes, the FCA supports hybrid working, allowing you to work from home up to 60% of the time.

What benefits are included in this role?

Core benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, a non-contributory pension, life assurance, income protection, and a flexible benefits scheme.

What is the application deadline for the Senior Investigator role?

Applications for this role close at 23:59 on the 8th of September 2024.

How can I learn more about the role before applying?

You can join one of the Q&A sessions hosted by the FCA or contact the respective representative for internal or external applicants for more information.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

We aim to make markets work well – for individuals, for business, large and small, and for the economy as a whole.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the regulatory body for the financial services industry in the United Kingdom. Its primary responsibility is to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial markets and to protect consumers. The FCA regulates various financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and mortgage providers, to ensure that they comply with relevant laws and regulations. The ultimate mission of the FCA is to promote effective competition and fair practices in the financial industry while safeguarding consumers' interests. Their purpose is to maintain the trust and confidence of the public in the financial system by overseeing and enforcing rules that promote transparency, accountability, and fair treatment of consumers. The FCA also provides educational resources and guidance to help consumers make informed financial decisions and protect themselves from potential risks and scams.